German artists sign open letter against TV show host accused of sexism
Choice of Thilo Mischke, author of Around the World In 80 Women, for ARD’s flagship arts show criticised More than 100 prominent German writers and...
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French first lady Brigitte Macron to make cameo in Netflix’s Emily in Paris
Despite criticism of the series in France, Macron will appear as herself in the show’s fourth season when new episodes arrive on Thursday French first...
Netherlands’ Eurovision entry disqualified from song contest
Dutch singer and rapper Joost Klein out because of incident involving female member of production crew The Netherlands’ entry has been disqualified from the grand...
Eurovision struggles to keep politics out as Israel controversy hits Malmö
Competing rallies are on the streets, Netherlands’ entrant is under investigation and others complain music is being overshadowed The official motto of the 68th edition...
Israel qualifies for Eurovision song contest final despite protests
Thousands had marched against the country’s inclusion in Saturday’s final but Eden Golan’s entry was voted through Israel has made it through to the final...
Don’t cut British shows from streaming platforms in Europe, say German MEPs
French and German politicians are in a standoff over a quota designed to boost European productions Brussels must not “shut the door” on British film...
RTÉ’s axing of Ryan Tubridy divides public opinion in Ireland
Sacking of star presenter over pay scandal stirs debate about his treatment by Irish broadcaster Ireland’s national broadcaster faces an uncertain future after axing its...
Eurovision organisers rebuff Zelenskiy request to give video speech at final
European Broadcasting Union, which oversees song contest, says appearance by Ukrainian president could politicise the event The owners of the Eurovision song contest have turned...
Russian army ‘came knocking’ to recruit son of slain spy Alexander Litvinenko
The poisoned agent’s son Anatoly tells of the visit to his Moscow flat, as ITV prepares to screen a drama about the killing of his...
